Centraleyes

MAY 8, 2025

Self-Assessment Costs for Small Businesses Smaller businesses that fall under the criteria for using a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) generally face lower fees. Companies must invest in: Advanced Firewalls and Network Security: Ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. has spurred a demand for advanced technological solutions.

Penetration Testing

Zero Day

JULY 29, 2025

Ubuntu If there's one Linux distribution I would recommend to small businesses over any other, it's Ubuntu. The one thing I would recommend, however, is that you enable the built-in firewall (UFW), which is typically disabled by default. Let's take a look at the list I've put together. Why this distribution?

Software

NetSpi Executives

MARCH 11, 2025

Add IoT devices, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, and manual processes vulnerable to human error, and many organizations struggle to achieve the full visibility needed to defend against evolving cyber threats.

Risk

Zero Day

JUNE 23, 2025

Instead, it employs its  Great Firewall  to check Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) packets for sensitive keywords to outright block unapproved foreign and domestic sites.  Generally speaking, in countries that lack net neutrality regulations, ISPs have the freedom to manipulate internet speeds in any way they wish.

Internet

Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS ). What is a PCI DSS Compliant Firewall? Protect cardholder data with a firewall.

Small Business

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Enact robust data security processes and firewalls. A strong firewall is among the primary lines of protection against all types of cyberattacks.

Small Business

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 10, 2021

More and more businesses are becoming the victims of cybercrime and hacking, and smaller companies are often the main targets for cybercriminals, since they often do not have the same security measures in place and are therefore easier to breach. Today, small businesses are one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals.

Small Business

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. Are you prepared to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats?

Small Business

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Many large enterprises struggle to stay on top of serious cyber threats like ransomware. For a small business, the challenge can seem overwhelming. We’ll take a look at managed SIEMs, managed firewalls, and MDR; how they differ; and where they can best help your organization. Managed Firewalls.

Firewall

Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Securing your business data is crucial for the protection of your sensitive information and maintaining the trust of your customers. Firewall and Antivirus Protection: Install and maintain a reputable firewall and antivirus software on all your computers and networks. WPA2 or WPA3).

Small Business

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The leading MSSPs today typically maintain crack teams of inhouse analysts and engineers myopically focused on understanding and mitigating emerging cyber threats. Thus, MSSPs have advanced rapidly over the past five years to meet a need, a trend that only accelerated with the onset of Covid 19.

Cybersecurity

Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

Protecting sensitive information and maintaining seamless connectivity across distributed environments necessitates robust cybersecurity measures, with firewalls playing a crucial role. A firewall for remote work serves as a formidable barrier against these threats, monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic to block malicious activities.

Firewall

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2021

Black Lotus Labs, a subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, has warned all website owners about an increase in ‘watering hole’ cyber threats. The researchers from the organization say that a hacking group operating from Asia was busy launching malware campaigns targeting websites operated by large and small businesses.

Cybersecurity

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Once you've done that step, you'll need to open the 9300 port for your firewall.    If you're using a Ubuntu-based distribution , that process is handled with the command: sudo ufw allow 9300 You can change the static port number (but remember to open it on your firewall).

Password Management

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

Penetration Testing

Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack.

Cyber Attacks

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Many website owners, especially small businesses, don’t realize their site is a target for malicious cyberattacks. The truth is, there’s no such thing as “too small to hack.” Any business that has a website, regardless of number of features or amount of traffic, will always be at risk of cyber threats.

Small Business

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Estimates vary, but a recent FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report found an almost 10-fold increase in ransomware attacks between mid-2020 and mid-2021. Basic cybersecurity defenses still apply: next generation firewalls (NGFW) , endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, employee cybersecurity training , patching.

Ransomware

Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Bad actors continue to target all company sizes, from the smallest to the largest with employees at small companies (100 employees or less) seeing 350% more social engineering attacks than those at larger companies. But what more can be done to maximise advancements and minimise cyber threats?

Data breaches

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

While Qualys does not publicly disclose its prices, customers have shared that pricing packages can range from $300 for small businesses to $2,000 for larger packages. Perhaps more comprehensive than some organizations are looking for, Qualys’ security coverage is as complete as it gets.

Software

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, businesses, governments, and individuals need skilled professionals to protect their digital assets. Every organization, from small businesses to large corporations, requires security experts.

Cybersecurity

Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Continuous Improvement Audits instill a culture of continuous improvement , driving organizations to adapt and evolve in the face of evolving cyber threats. Enhanced Security Posture Audits uncover vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to strengthen their security posture and better defend against cyber threats.

Risk

Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

Engineers are responsible for: Configuring network security settings Performing penetration testing Developing and implementing sufficient measures to detect cyber threats Implementing network security policies Installing and maintaining security software like firewalls or backups Also, a deep understanding of cloud security may be required.

Penetration Testing

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But what do cash-strapped businesses do in the meantime? Kruck, explains how small businesses can keep up with the current security demands, even without the coveted government dollars. Of course, in the last year what they worry about is staying in business, not worrying about a cyber threat to be perfectly blunt about it.

Government

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With NCSAM in mind, how can your business achieve the ultimate goal of keeping data secure and preventing cyber threats from impacting daily operations? Pursue cyber hygiene. Here are some basic tips that will help your business do just that: •Install Firewalls and Virus Protection.

Cybersecurity

IT Security Guru

MARCH 19, 2021

Without the funding, expertise or staff to throw a dedicated cybersecurity team at the problem, it is incredibly common for security to fall through the cracks when businesses are developing and growing at lightning speed. . And, a small business in the UK is hacked about every 19 seconds.

Small Business

Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

Once you've done that step, you'll need to open the 9300 port for your firewall.    If you're using a Ubuntu-based distribution , that process is handled with the command: sudo ufw allow 9300 You can change the static port number (but remember to open it on your firewall).

Password Management